Trade divided on MUP increase
The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland will rise from 50p to 65p, Holyrood has announced.
Read more...The minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland will rise from 50p to 65p, Holyrood has announced.
Read more...The UK’s trade associations, representing the alcohol and retail sectors, have joined forces to oppose the Scottish government’s proposals for a ban on alcohol advertising and promotion.
Read more...From the Deposit Return Scheme to a new consultation paper on restricting alcohol advertising, the Scottish drinks industry faces a barrage of problems. James Bayley reports.
Read more...Northern Ireland appears to be inching closer to the introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol after neighbours Republic of Ireland and Scotland introduced the legislation in January 2022 and May 2018, respectively.
Read more...The introduction of minimum unit pricing (MUP) for alcohol may not be curbing drinking habits of those most at risk, according to a new report.
Read more...Minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland has reduced alcohol consumption in some households, a study published in the British Medical Journal has found.
Read more...Scotland intends to introduce a minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol on 1 May 2018 at 50p per unit.
Read more...Scotland is set to become the first country to introduce minimum unit pricing (MUP) on alcohol after the UK Supreme Court rejected a challenge by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).
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